Tess Daly, 55, shows off her golden tan in a white strapless dress as she parties the night away with friends at The Chiltern Firehouse.

Tess Daly let her hair down on Sunday night as she enjoyed a fun-filled night with her friends at London’s Chiltern Firehouse.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 55, looked like she was having fun as she linked arms with her two friends on the way home at 1am.

Fresh from her vacation in the Dominican Republic, Tess showed off her tanned glow in a strapless white dress.

She added a tasseled belt to cinch her slender waist, while a side slit showed off her toned legs.

The presenter also wore transparent flip-flops adorned with pearls and pompoms, while carrying a cream-coloured quilted bag.

Laughing with her friends, Tess completed her party look with gold earrings and a full face of glamorous make-up.

There’s been a lot to celebrate recently, after Strictly won big at the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards last weekend.

The BBC show was awarded Best Entertainment Programme, beating competition from Big Show, Michael McIntyre’s Later… with Jools Holland and Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas.

The award was presented by Dominic West, and Tess joined her co-presenter Claudia Winkleman to lead the Strictly team on stage to accept the honour.

Tess began her acceptance speech by joking: “Thank you so much BAFTA, for making it worth it to put on Spanx on the hottest day of the year – it was a struggle.”

Expressing her gratitude for the award, she explained that it was especially meaningful as it coincides with Strictly’s 20th anniversary, after the dance competition first hit television screens in May 2004.

Tess said: ‘Strictly turns 20 this year. We have been on television for 20 years. Then this is the best birthday gift.

“And to the viewers at home, thank you so much for watching because we wouldn’t be here without you, and it really means a lot.”

She continued: ‘And this award goes to the entire Strictly team, who are the best on television. They work very hard and are led by our incredible executive producer Sarah James, who is incredible.

‘We are very lucky to have you. Not only did she produce our series last year, but she also gave birth during it. You are extraordinary!’

She concluded: “It’s been the most wonderful series and we want to thank all the celebrities for taking part and being so brave.” We may call some of you in the room later for the next series.

Claudia, 52, also jumped in to shout at the judging panel and professional dancers and couldn’t resist making a joke about Strictly’s musical director Dave Arch, 61.

She gushed: “We have to mention our extraordinary judges, the backbone of our show, the amazing professional dancers, so thank you.”

‘And of course, we’re in a relationship with Dave Archer, so thanks Dave!’

Speaking to the media after their win, the duo could not hide their joy and surprise upon receiving the award.

Claudia admitted: ‘We’re quite shocked. I feel wobbly and weird!’

While Tess agreed, adding: ‘We feel a bit unnecessary because we’re quite overwhelmed. We don’t take it for granted. Have we won three times?

Claudia continued: ‘I don’t count, but we are also a very united team. And looking at their faces. When they called our name I feel like it took us about 49 minutes to get to the stage. “We’re not live, so they’ll be able to edit it.”

Mentioning their anniversary, he continued: ‘It’s a big year for us and it’s a privilege to do the show.

‘It’s one of those shows that I think whole families watch, so we get lovely letters from grandparents with their grandchildren.

“So it’s an honor, but we never take it for granted that people will come, so every year we keep our fingers crossed.”

Strictly has been nominated for Best Entertainment Program 13 times and previously won in 2016 and 2020.